Here is New York

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This one is from the bottom of the bedroom pile. Written in the late '40s and even then nostalgic for earlier times, it evoked for me the New York of the old movies I used to watch on TV when I was a child. And the writing is beautiful.

Ruthiella Sounds beautiful! Is this the same author of the children‘s books? 3y

CarolynM @Ruthiella I believe so. 3y

mandarchy Charlotte's Web and Strunk &White. He was a genius. 3y

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Trashcanman Hi Carolyn ā¯¤ļø¸ 3y

CarolynM @Trashcanman š‘‹ Hi George. How are you today? 3y

Trashcanman @CarolynM I'm ok, just really tired. Thank you for asking. How are you? 3y

CarolynM @Trashcanman This is our first day out of strict lockdown since the beginning of August. I got to have breakfast at the Cafe this morning. I'm feeling good š™‚ 3y

TrishB Hope the breakfast was good š we‘re still pretending nothings going on in Little Old England! 3y

CarolynM @TrishB We are entering a difficult phase because case numbers are high (by our standards) but we are opening up as our vaccination rates rise. I don't know whether to be hopeful or fearful. Time will tell. 3y

TrishB I think time is definitely telling here. When they tell you cases are high but deaths are low- at 200 a day that 6000 a month. That‘s just can‘t be acceptable š˛ 3y

CarolynM No, that doesn't sound acceptable at allā¹ 3y

Trashcanman @TrishB Stay safe, that sounds scary. Hugs 3y

TrishB @CarolynM @Trashcanman thank you both ā™�ļø¸ 3y

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Erin.Elizabeth10

Here is New York | E.B. White

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A little essay about New York City by E. B. White. A friend gave this to me as a recommendation, and it was a perfect short read for a sunny Sunday afternoon!

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mrp27

Here is New York | E.B. White

#auldlangreads #newinthetitle

White's love letter to NYC. I've been wanting to read this one for a long time now.

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megnews

Here is New York | E.B. White

I have a #constantcraving for #NYC. Reading books set there is the next best thing. Pictured books are ones I‘ve read since 2016.

#timbittunes

Cinfhen, TheKidUpstairs

squirrelbrain Me too! I just love NYC (and books set in NYC) - thanks for some more ideas! 5y

Cinfhen Awesome collage ā¯¤ļø¸š–š—½ 5y

TheKidUpstairs Me too! Which has been your favourite NYC read? 5y

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Chrissyreadit ā¯¤ļø¸ā¯¤ļø¸ā¯¤ļø¸Cuing song medley ....I love NY, ....East Side West Side All Around The Town..,,I‘m in a NY State of Mind....New York New York its a helluva town.... 5y

megnews @TheKidUpstairs I think The Gilded Hour is my favorite of these. 5y

megnews @squirrelbrain you‘re welcome! What would you recommend? 5y

megnews @Chrissyreadit love it!! 5y

Chrissyreadit @megnews I love the gilded hour too. The next book has been sent to publisher. I can‘t wait!! 5y

squirrelbrain Gosh, I don‘t know! You‘ve read so many that I haven‘t! I really enjoyed this one recently, but I bet you‘ve read it already....

Rules of Civility: A Novel

megnews @squirrelbrain I‘ve not read that one! Adding to my tbr 5y

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Bradleygirl

Here is New York | E.B. White

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I didn't post much about this at the time, but my particular weakness for 1930s-1940s New York last year made me eager to read this. E.B. White did not disappoint, really. #nonfiction2018 #NewYork #essays

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DMC_run8

Here is New York | E.B. White

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A love letter to one of my favorite cities!

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LauraBeth

Here is New York | E.B. White

Read Edward Rutherford's NYC saga (it's almost 900 pages and I've managed to read it twice - which says a LOT) and then read E.B White's 37 page essay on the city. #fictionnonfictionpairings @RealLifeReading

RealLifeReading Have read neither of these but am intrigued! 7y

Carissa-Green-Reads White's is an absolute classic. (I haven't read the other.) 7y

mrp27 I've always wanted to read New York but I find the 900 pages daunting. 7y

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lynneamch Really enjoyed New York-- less so, Russka and Paris. May have had a lot to do with more familiarity with names and places. 7y

jessberk13 I started New York and never finished. I really should go back. 7y

LauraBeth @RealLifeReading they're both great! 7y

LauraBeth @Carissa-Green-Reads I ā¯¤ļø¸ E.B. White! 7y

LauraBeth @mrp27 it goes by really quickly š€ 7y

LauraBeth @lynneamch I had the same experience - enjoyed NY the most but probably because I lived there 7y

LauraBeth @jessica it's a good January winter book š€ā¯„ļø¸ 7y

megnews I loved Here is New York. 7y

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megnews

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If you love NYC, you must read this book! Though much has changed since it was written in 1947, it captures the spirit of NYC in beautiful language that will find you taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of this special place.

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megnews

Here is New York | E.B. White

"To bring New York down to date, a man would have to be published at the speed of light - and not even Harper is that quick." -E.B. White

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Sandra

Here is New York | E.B. White

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In a New York State of mind today

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AvidReader25

Here is New York | E.B. White

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The author of Charlotte's Web paints one of my absolute favorite portraits of a city. He captured the essence of NYC. It's a city so full of people, yet sometimes that's the loneliest place to be. Love this book.

BookishMarginalia This book is referenced in

The Ramblers

AvidReader25 @BookishMarginalia Thanks! I'm checking that one out now! 8y

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brendanmleonard

Here is New York | E.B. White

A happy Birthday to E.B. White! (Mouse not pictured...or is he?)

SusanInTiburon Love your picture! 8y

MrBook Nice! You're a New Yorker? 8y

brendanmleonard @MrBook yep! 8y

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MrBook Nice! Used to live in the Weehawken area. Just moved to eastern PA. @BookBabe & I run a couple bookclubs in mid-town, and we help with one on that meets on 12th. Then, of course, there's the obligatory stop into the Strand or McNally-Jackson while we're around. 8y

brendanmleonard @MrBook Nice! Strand and McNally are faves! Keep me in the loop if spots ever open up in your book club. š¤š‘¨ 8y

MrBook Always spots open š‘¨š¸». Check us out on Meetup: The 20/30-Something Book Club; The 20/30-Something LongReads Book Club; and, we help with the Manhattan Art Book Club. 8y

brendanmleonard Oh I was briefly in that 20/30 something! My schedule's been tight for years so I could never make it! Awesome - I will give it another shot. 8y

BookBabe š 8y

BookBabe @brendanmleonard nice! @MrBook and I would love to have you join us. It's a great book club, and we meet at a cozy (but spacious) pub. Nothing beats cocktails with book discussion! š“š¨ø 8y

BookBabe For anyone in the area, here's the link to the 20/30 Something Book Club: http://meetu.ps/c/dwbY/3fJB0/a 8y

BookBabe And here's the link to the 20/30 Something LongReads Book Club: http://meetu.ps/c/2Hm9P/3fJB0/a 8y

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Reebs

Here is New York | E.B. White

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This short essay by E.B. White perfectly captures the quintessential and torrential pull of New York City. White describes the city of dreams in such a way for the reader to connect to both the positive and negatives aspects of a place that has shaped so many aspirations and failures.

MarisaColaneri

Here is New York | E.B. White

But the city makes up for its hazards and its deficiencies by supplying its citizens with massive doses of a supplementary vitamin - the sense of belonging to something unique, cosmopolitan, mighty, and unparalleled.

todd So true. It's hard not to have a love hate relationship with the city. 8y

thepaulhoa #boots 8y

MarisaColaneri #seasonsreadings 8y

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